SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 X | $19,995 |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | $25,995 |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT | $26,195 |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | $28,195 |
ENGINES
Type: |
2,457cc Flat-4; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 170 at 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 170 at 4,400 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 99.5 x 79.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 20 / 26 |
| Available with: | 2.5 X models |
Type: |
2,457cc Flat-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 224 at 5,200 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 226 at 2,800 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 99.5 x 79.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 19 / 24 |
| Available with: | 2.5 XT models |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78 |
| Final Drive: | 4.11 |
| Available with: | 2.5X |
Type: |
4-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: | 4.44 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
All-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
11.7 in. power-assisted vented discs |
Rear: |
11.3 in. power-assisted discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,250 - 3,460 |
| Max. towing capacity [lbs]: | 2,400 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 16.9 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
34.4 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
179.5 |
Width [in.]: |
70.1 |
Height [in.]: |
65.9 (2.5 X) 66.9 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 103.0 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 60.2 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 60.2 |
| Ground Clear. [in.]: | 8.7 (2.5 X models) 8.9 (2.5 XT models) |
| Approach Angle [in.]: | 24.8 |
| Departure Angle [in.]: | 24.8 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
107.6 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
41.6 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 40.4 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
43.1 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 38.0 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
56.1 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 55.6 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
52.9 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 52.7 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
33.5 68.3 (rear seats folded) |
